Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Category: Museum in Naval Air Station Key West, Florida

Address: 281 Front St, Naval Air Station Key West, FL 33040, USA

Phone: +13052956616

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Toni Guckert

Sep 19, 2022

This museum is housed in an historic building (historic customs building), has amazing art and well presented history. It is very worth the admission price. The history includes wall-sized maps of Key West that show snapshots in times. It is very informative. The art includes items from WPA, Colorful carved wood pictures, and the entire set of over 50 drawings winding up the staircase that were illustrations to match Hemingway's "Old Man in the Sea". Very informative place.

Karen st

Sep 7, 2022

Loved learning about all the history of Key West

Robert Tepper

Aug 21, 2022

Spectacular Museum in Key West. Probably one of the best.

Zakariyah Hanif

Aug 10, 2022

Visited about a week ago to view the museum's permanent exhibit (showcasing Florida's history) and the WPA artists exhibit. This museum was heavy on the historical material while featuring little artwork of artistic merit. The featured artist exhibit was very disappointing. Despite these shortcomings, finding this museum in Key West was a nice hidden treasure. The employees were also very kind.

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Questions & Answers

What happened to the dancing couple in front of the art museum?

Colleen “Nicholson” Condon | Oct 25, 2018

Tour Guide | Nov 28, 2021

They decided a giant sculpture of a nude couple dancing might encourage people to take their clothes off in Key West. We all know nudity is frowned upon here.

What amenities do you find most useful here?

Anonymous | Oct 24, 2022

Paul Menta | Sep 24, 2022

Bathroom :) lol no seriously great place to see history. The key west 200th exhibit is amazing. Gift shop is cool as well.

Do we need to pre book tickets for the museum

Shilpa Tripathi | Oct 24, 2021

Corey Daughtery | Oct 24, 2021

I went 4 days ago and I didnt need to pre book. Military gets in for free.

Hat is the shade of blue used for ceilings of porches? I know it is light blue but what is name of color used?

A Google User | Oct 24, 2021

Sam I | Oct 24, 2021

You might be referring to haint blue. Historically homes in the south painted the tops of their porches light blue to ward off spirits or bugs.

Why can’t the city of Key West save the old Jail on 500 White St. and make it a museum i used to work there from 1990 to 1993 when the new jail open I am now retired from the Monroe County sheriffs office

A Google User | Oct 25, 2019

Nancy Lauchaire | Oct 25, 2019

Great idea. If I had to guess, I'd say probably it's politics like much many other things today.

My husband was born in 1942 in Key West. His father was a civilian worker at the Naval Air station. My husband was born at home. The address on his birth certificate is 1102 1/2 Division Street, Key West, FL. Is that address still valid?

Joann Cooper | Oct 25, 2019

kevin graff | Oct 25, 2019

I can't help, but I hope someone will get back to you.

I'm researching my ancestors. Wondering about an 1885 Monroe Co.census that states "Exclusive of the Island of Key West". Was Key West enumerated seperately? Need to clarify info, another researcher has confused ancestors with mine. Thanks.

Dolores Agnew | Oct 25, 2019

Thomas Barry | Oct 25, 2019

Time for a trip to Key West cause that's where you will get the answer from the chickens 👄

Dear friends, I am an Argentinian visual Artist. Next week I will be traveling to the USA again I had the opportunity to visit Key West and its amazing Art Galleries. I would like to exhibit in yours. Could you send me information please? Thanks

Graciela Hurtado | Oct 25, 2018

Concetta Marzio | Oct 25, 2018

I visited myself too... contact the gallery

Good afternoon, I would like to know if this statue of the kiss is still there. thanks

gini goor | Oct 25, 2018

Sue Warren | Oct 25, 2019

Visited today and it's gone!

Hello, so I wanted to ask if it is true that the ROBERT doll that is inspired by the chuky movie is in this museum?

ingrid lopez | Oct 25, 2018

Tour Guide | Nov 28, 2021

No, first of all I'm not sure there's any relationship between the doll at the East martello fort museum, and the Chucky doll in the movie. But to answer your question that Robert doll is in a different museum.

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